Sandra Bullock to host New Orleans red carpet premiere of latest film, ‘The Blind Side’
Tom Hanks, others attend screening of WWII film ‘Beyond All Boundaries’ in New Orleans more images Tom Hanks-produced ‘4-D’ documentary film to open at new WWII Museum theater in New Orleans more images Tom Hanks comes to New Orleans for opening of new WWII Museum theater and 4-D documentary film
Eminem, KISS, to headline Voodoo music festival in New Orleans, kicking off Halloween weekend
Voodoo music fest kicks off Halloween weekend Voodoo Experience returns to New Orleans Halloween weekendNEW ORLEANS — The Voodoo Experience alternative music festival returns to New Orleans for the three-day Halloween weekend with a diverse lineup that includes Eminem, Kiss, Jane’s Addiction and Widespread Panic. New Orleans’ bawdy Bourbon Street returns to roots by reviving opera, this time with cocktailsNEW ORLEANS — Bourbon Street — where Dixieland jazz competes with karaoke bars, rock ‘n’ roll cover bands and strip club jukeboxes — is also one of the first places in America where opera was heard. NY’s Clinton Global Initiative focuses on education, jobs; Brad Pitt gives Katrina updateNEW YORK — Education, jobs and the rebuilding of New Orleans are up for discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative — which features royalty of the real and Hollywood variety. Music fests go green: New Orleans’ Project 30-90 the latest to leave little carbon footprintNEW ORLEANS — A new music festival in New Orleans is pushing its environmental cred as much as its music, touting lights and sound systems powered by the sun, paperless tickets and an investment in a landfill to offset emissions. Music festivals in New Orleans, Seattle latest to go green, leave little carbon footprintNEW ORLEANS — A new music festival in New Orleans is pushing its environmental cred as much as its music, touting lights and sound systems powered by the sun, paperless tickets and an investment in a landfill to offset emissions. Nicolas Cage’s ‘Bad Lieutenant’ no relation to Harvey Keitel’s, seeks no redemptionVENICE, Italy — German director Werner Herzog says his “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” starring Nicolas Cage as a drug-addicted homicide detective and Eva Mendes as his prostitute girlfriend, has nothing to do with Abel Ferrara’s 1992 cult classic starring Harvey Keitel. He hasn’t even seen it. Political power couple, Carville and Matalin, to head Host Committee for 2013 Super BowlNEW ORLEANS — Husband-and-wife political consultants James Carville and Mary Matalin, who live in New Orleans, will be the co-chairs of the host committee for the 2013 Super Bowl, which will be played in the Louisiana Superdome. Panthers racing to catch up with Steelers on and off field ahead of preseason finaleCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has long said he wanted his young franchise to emulate the family-run Pittsburgh Steelers. Jamie Foxx brings music, laughs to New Orleans as city prepares for anniversary of KatrinaNEW ORLEANS — Just two days shy of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, entertainer Jamie Foxx brought some music and laughter to New Orleans with his “Blame It” tour. Degas exhibit at New Orleans home where he livedNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans house where Impressionist painter Edgar Degas lived for a time is hosting an exhibit about his sojourn, including a larger-than-painted reproduction of the most important work he did in the city. New Orleans greats Allen Toussaint, Ernie K-Doe to join Louisiana Music Hall of FameNEW ORLEANS — Over music and gumbo served in a historic New Orleans nightclub, pianist and hit songwriter Allen Toussaint will join the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Historic New Orleans hotel reclaims past, boosts city’s future 4 years post-KatrinaNEW ORLEANS — The massive lobby, with its ornate trim, glittering Italian crystal chandeliers and mosaic floors, looks much as it did when Louisiana’s Kingfish, Gov. Huey P. Long last strolled through. Some say a box full of kickbacks and shakedown money was tucked under his arm as he made his way to his regular suite in the 1930s. Chris Owens, glittery chanteuse of New Orleans’ rowdy Bourbon Street, dances down the decadesNEW ORLEANS — The band kicks up the tempo, the crowd applauds and Chris Owens prances out on stage at her Bourbon Street night club, her black curls flying and sequined tights twinkling. Salut! Danny DeVito serves up Italian-style lemon liqueur at New Orleans cocktail festivalNEW ORLEANS — Actor Danny DeVito served up his own premium “Limoncello” liqueur flavored with zesty Italian lemons and gave a cry of “Salut!” to a drink-sipping crowd at Tales of the Cocktail, a New Orleans cocktail and culinary festival. Bill Clinton inducted into black fraternity Phi Beta Sigma as honorary memberNEW ORLEANS — A historically black fraternity has voted to induct former President Bill Clinton as an honorary member. Season 2 of kids’ TV show ‘Imagination Movers’ filming in New Orleans for Disney ChannelNEW ORLEANS — In their “office” — a colorful fairy tale room with a gingerbread house and giant beanstalk — the Imagination Movers are busy filming the second season of a Disney Channel television show that has become must-see viewing for multitudes of preschoolers. Lionel Richie gets a little help from Commodores to close out 15th annual Essence festival
En Vogue marks 20-year anniversary, thrills fans with reunion show at Essence FestivalNEW ORLEANS — En Vogue marked their 20th anniversary as one of music’s most successful female groups with a reunion show that electrified the crowd at the Essence Music Festival. Final day of Essence Music Festival ends with tributes to Jakes, Maze and Frankie BeverlyNEW ORLEANS — Inspiring gospel music and messages reigned supreme Sunday inside the Morial Convention Center on the final day of the Essence Music Festival which honored Bishop T.D. Jakes as part of its 15th annual celebration. Beyonce, other artists at Essence Fest pay New Orleans-style tribute to Michael JacksonNEW ORLEANS — Brass band musicians on trumpet, trombone and tuba belted out “A Closer Walk With Thee” as the Essence Music Festival gave a salute to Michael Jackson befitting a New Orleans jazz funeral procession. Queen Latifah promotes beauty, empowerment at Essence Music Festival in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS — Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and high-powered musical performances by night. Beyonce, Lionel Richie headline Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, celebrating balck musicNEW ORLEANS — The celebration of black music and culture at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will provide comfort to artists and fans alike after a tough week following Michael Jackson’s death. Beyonce, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker headline 2009 Essence Music Festival in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS — When the Essence Music Festival kicks off in New Orleans on Friday, singer Lionel Richie says the celebration of black music and culture will provide some comfort following Michael Jackson’s death. Louisiana musicians tapped to work with composer George Clinton on score for new filmNEW ORLEANS — About a dozen Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra musicians are going from the stage to the silver screen. First Lady hosts White House jazz workshop with young people and musical legendsWASHINGTON — The White House sounded more like the music wing of a high school than a seat of government Monday — and that’s just the way First Lady Michelle Obama likes it. New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright hospitalized after 2nd recent strokeNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright has been hospitalized after a stroke. Brad Pitt to expand project for ‘Katrina’ victimsNEW ORLEANS - Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is planning to expand his building project in Louisiana to house hundreds of more New Orleans residents whose homes were demolished by Hurricane Katrina. Spectacle brews as porn star may take on La. senator rebounding from prostitution scandalBATON ROUGE, La. — Stormy Daniels strode onstage at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant in a tight black blouse with a plunging neckline and a knee-length skirt in the popular purple of Louisiana State University. She introduced herself with a warning. HBO will make series about New Orleans post-KatrinaNEW YORK — HBO has given the go-ahead to a new series about New Orleans and its ongoing effort to recover from Hurricane Katrina. 40th New Orleans’ Jazz Fest wraps up another successful gumbo of classic, new tunesNEW ORLEANS — Music fans old enough to have attended the first New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 40 years ago boogied alongside those who weren’t yet born when the celebration of music, food and the culture of Louisiana began. |
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NEW ORLEANS — Tom Hanks is scheduled to be there when the National World War II Museum in New Orleans debuts the war film he produced to immerse audiences with all their senses in key battles.
Lionel Richie joined by Commodores at Essence fest
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